The Cajun Cornbread Boy – By Dianne de Las Casas

Dianne de Las Casas adds an alligator, a bayou, and some cayenne pepper to her “spiced up” version of the beloved “Gingerbread Boy” story! Children will find this book very humorous, whether or not they are already familiar with the original.  A helpful glossary, containing French vocabulary, may be found at the end of the story, as well as a recipe for “Southern Cornbread”!  The illustrations are large but not very eye-catching. 

Petite Rouge - A Cajun Red Riding Hood - By Mike Artell

Definitely get ready to laugh as you read this funny version of the famous "Red Riding Hood" story! Because it is written in Cajun "lingo", reading the narrative aloud in a Southern accent is an absolute must! This book is not only humorous, but also exposes children to the fact that people in various parts of the country often have a different way of saying things. The fun illustrations make the storyline even more charming. 

There's An Alligator Under My Bed - By Mercer Mayer

A perfectly cute story for helping children to cope with bedtime fears. This was definitely a classroom favorite with my preschoolers! The large, colorful illustrations are great for sharing with a large group of children.